OFF MARKET

Off market dec 2020 for $410K

$723,073

•

1,728

sq ft

279 Melvin Heights Rd, Camden, ME 04843

About this home

Location, location, location! Enjoy skiing at the Camden snow bowl just 1.3 miles away, swimming and boating on Megunticook Lake 3 miles down the road or hike state park trails 2 miles from your door. With deeded access to Wildlife pond behind your house to kayak and fish in, this contemporary colonial three miles from the center of Camden gives you something to do every day. Heat pump, basement woodstove and detached two car garage with storage lend well to a variety of different living styles.

Single-familyProperty Type

1991Year Built

1.9 acresLot Size

$418Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 car garageParking

Listed by Nancy Hughes • Camden Coast Real Estate

Contact: info@camdencoast.com

Bought with Erik Jura • Cates Real Estate

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•Source:MREIS #1471432

Redfin Estimate

$723,073

$313K since sold in December 2020$35K since October

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This home's estimate is 52.1% higher than the average sale price ($475K) of 6 comparable homes.

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$559,000
A
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SOLD SEP 24, 2026
$525,000
B
2 beds1.5 baths1,332 sq ft
36 Stonehurst Dr, Camden, ME 04843
SOLD AUG 27, 2026
$235,950
C
3 beds1.5 baths2,284 sq ft
37 Cobb Rd, Camden, ME 04843
SOLD JUN 30, 2026
$443,000
D
3 beds2 baths1,600 sq ft
251 Park St, Rockport, ME 04856
SOLD SEP 9, 2026
$545,000
E
3 beds2 baths2,220 sq ft
100 Mistic Ave, Rockport, ME 04856
SOLD FEB 3, 2026
$545,000
F
3 beds2 baths1,762 sq ft
6 Gosse's Hill Rd, Camden, ME 04843

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$2,403/mo

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Market trends in 04843, ME

Last updated October 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Buyer's market

Sale-to-list price

97.5%

0.5% MoM

Median sale price

$701K

$48K MoM

Avg. days on market

61d

10 days MoM

Recently sold homes

2 MoM

New listings for sale

$995,000
1 bed— baths856 sq ft
115 Fang Is, Camden, ME 04843
$549,000
3 beds2.5 baths2,132 sq ft
1 Hoffses Dr, Camden, ME 04843
$799,950
4 beds4.5 baths2,860 sq ft
24 Cobb Rd, Camden, ME 04843
$209,900
3 beds2 baths1,152 sq ft
20 Mountainside Park, Camden, ME 04843
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Sale history for 279 Melvin Heights Rd

Date

Event

Price

MREIS #1471432

Dec 16, 2020

Sold

$410,000

$237/sq ft

Oct 4, 2020

Listed

$429,000

$248/sq ft

MREIS #1431271

Nov 14, 2019

Sold

$405,000

$234/sq ft

Aug 30, 2019

Listed

$425,000

$246/sq ft

+27

Bright and sunny contemporary Colonial close to downtown Camden and the Camden Snow Bowl. 1.9 acre lot with deeded access to Wildlife pond. Good privacy, nice lawn and garden areas around the home, and pleasant views and access to a private pond suitable for kayaking, fishing, skating, etc. Well appointed kitchen, newer heat pump for heating and cooling, bonus space in basement area with a woodstove, large two car garage with space above for storage, entry porch and back. Move right into this turn-key home.

MREIS #907358

Aug 16, 2008

Listed

$349,000

$202/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2024

$5,868 (+13.7%)

$179,900 + $379,000

$558,900

2023

$5,160 (+4.6%)

$82,200 + $291,700

$373,900

2022

$4,935 (+3.4%)

$82,200 + $291,700

$373,900

2021

$4,775 (+2.1%)

$83,500 + $227,600

$311,100

2020

$4,676 (+0.8%)

$83,500 + $227,600

$311,100

2019

$4,639 (+10.3%)

$83,500 + $227,600

$311,100

2018

$4,207 (+3.5%)

$83,300 + $199,400

$282,700

2017

$4,065 (+14.7%)

$83,300 + $199,400

$282,700

2016

$3,545 (+3.0%)

$67,700 + $159,700

$227,400

2015

$3,441 (+7.8%)

$67,700 + $159,700

$227,400

2013

$3,193

$67,700 + $159,700

$227,400

Tax history for 279 Melvin Heights Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2024

$5,868 (+13.7%)

$179,900 + $379,000

$558,900

2023

$5,160 (+4.6%)

$82,200 + $291,700

$373,900

2022

$4,935 (+3.4%)

$82,200 + $291,700

$373,900

2021

$4,775 (+2.1%)

$83,500 + $227,600

$311,100

2020

$4,676 (+0.8%)

$83,500 + $227,600

$311,100

2019

$4,639 (+10.3%)

$83,500 + $227,600

$311,100

2018

$4,207 (+3.5%)

$83,300 + $199,400

$282,700

2017

$4,065 (+14.7%)

$83,300 + $199,400

$282,700

2016

$3,545 (+3.0%)

$67,700 + $159,700

$227,400

2015

$3,441 (+7.8%)

$67,700 + $159,700

$227,400

2013

$3,193

$67,700 + $159,700

$227,400

*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.

Public record

Beds

Baths

1.5

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

82,764

Year renovated

2021

Sq. Ft.

1,728

Year built

1991

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Knox County

APN

195911

Parking Spaces

Basement

Yes

Accessible

HOA Dues

—

Garage

Yes

Features

Views, Waterfront

Last updated by owner on Nov 4, 2021.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Storage Above, Paved, Detached
Vehicle Storage: 2 Car, Detached, Storage Above

Interior

Bathroom Information
# of Baths (1/2): 1
# of Baths (Full): 1

Room 1 Information
Type: Bedroom 1
Level: Second

Room 2 Information
Type: Dining Room
Level: First
Features: Dining Area

Room 3 Information
Type: Kitchen
Level: First
Features: Eat-In Kitchen

Room 4 Information
Type: Bedroom 2
Level: Second

Room 5 Information
Type: Living Room
Level: First

Room 6 Information
Type: Family Room
Level: First
Features: Heat Stove

Room 7 Information
Type: Primary Bedroom
Level: Second
Features: Cathedral Ceiling(s)

Basement Information
Basement Entry: Interior, Full

Interior Features
# of Rooms: 7
Interior Features: Walk-in Closets, Storage
Washer, Refrigerator, Gas Range, Dryer
Flooring: Wood, Tile, Laminate

Laundry Information
Laundry Features: Upper Level

Exterior

Building Information
Construction Materials: Clapboard, Wood Frame
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Roof: Shingle
Total Building Area (Sq. Ft.): 1,728
Building Area Source: Public Records

Exterior Features
Patio & Porch Features: Deck, Porch

Property Information
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Year Built: 1991
Above-Grade Finished Area (Sq. Ft.): 1,728

Lot Information
Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): $82,764
Lot Size (Acres): 1.9
Lot Size Source: Public Records
Lot Features: Well Landscaped, Wooded, Rural
Road Surface Type: Paved
Zoning: R2 Residential

Waterfront Information
Waterfront: Yes
Water Body Name: Wildlife Pond
Water Body Type: Pond

Subdivision Information
Subdivision Name: Wildlife Pond

Financial

Tax Information
Annual Tax Amount: $4,675
Tax Year: 2021

Utilities

Utility Information
Has Heating
Heating: Zoned, Hot Water, Heat Pump, Baseboard
Cooling: Heat Pump
Electric: Circuit Breakers
Sewer: Septic Tank, Private Sewer
Utilities On: No
Water Source: Well, Private
Water Heater: Off Heating System

Location

Location Information
Unparsed Address: 279 Melvin Heights Road, Camden, ME 04843
Directions: From Mechanic Street downtown, head out to the Snow Bowl, turn right onto Melvin Heights Road and go 1.3 miles to brown house on right.

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,728
Stories: 2.0
Parking Spaces: 2
Basement: Yes
Accessible: No
Lot Size: 1.9 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1991
Year Renovated: 2021
County: Knox County
APN: 195911
HOA Dues: —
Garage: Yes
Features: Views, Waterfront

Home facts updated by owner on Nov 4, 2021

Around this home

Schools

K - 12
Preschool & daycare

Camden-Rockport Middle School

Public 5-8 • Assigned • 2.1mi

9/10

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Lifestyle

Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic

Climate risks

1/10 Flood Factor

Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years

1/10 Fire Factor

Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years

3/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 87° expected this year, 16 days in 30 years

6/10 Wind Factor

61% chance of strong winds in next 30 years

1/10 Air Factor

0 unhealthy days expected this year, 0 days in 30 years

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Camden, ME • 04843

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In this area, properties receive around 7.6 hours in June and 3.3 hours in December, placing it below the U.S. average for solar exposure.

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Estimated sale price

$687,000 – $832,000

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Home values near 279 Melvin Heights Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
265 Melvin Heights Road, Camden, ME 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 3170 Sq. Ft.	$817,301
291 Melvin Heights Road, Camden, ME 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1064 Sq. Ft.	$103,240
248 Melvin Heights Road, Camden, ME 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2467 Sq. Ft.	$884,023
304 Melvin Heights Road, Camden, ME 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 4445 Sq. Ft.	$1,198,522
53 Legrand Drive, Camden, ME 3 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 3271 Sq. Ft.	$1,368,140
60 Legrand Drive, Camden, ME 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2156 Sq. Ft.	$844,772
63 Legrand Drive, Camden, ME 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2800 Sq. Ft.	$874,017

Address	Redfin Estimate
281 Melvin Heights Road, Camden, ME 2 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2304 Sq. Ft.	$639,056
304 Melvin Heights Road, Camden, ME 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 4445 Sq. Ft.	$1,167,020
281 Melvin Heights Road, Camden, ME 2 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2304 Sq. Ft.	$630,541
265 Melvin Heights Road, Camden, ME 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2218 Sq. Ft.	$755,179
73 Legrand Drive, Camden, ME 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2560 Sq. Ft.	$884,115
49 Legrand Drive, Camden, ME 4 Beds \| 4 Baths \| 5250 Sq. Ft.	$2,145,707
73 Legrand Drive, Camden, ME 5 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2559 Sq. Ft.	$873,899

Address	Redfin Estimate
255 Melvin Heights Road, Camden, ME 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2078 Sq. Ft.	$694,894
315 Melvin Heights Road, Camden, ME 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 3296 Sq. Ft.	$899,744
315 Melvin Heights Road, Camden, ME 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 3296 Sq. Ft.	$879,668
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